Articles filed under Marengo

‘Put the NUNS in Charge!’ comedy show in West DundeeFeb 27, 2015 11:56 PMPat Szpekowski, APR
Enjoy an entertaining evening and reminder of Catholic life as the National Catholic Society of Foresters presents the irreverent and nostalgic show “Put the NUNS in charge!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the St. Catherine of Siena School gym in West Dundee.

Moms United-Marengo to host ‘4 Momz 2 Momz Resale’ March 21-22Feb 28, 2015 12:13 AMAdela Crandell Durkee
Moms United of Marengo invites the community to its “Spring 4Momz2Momz Resale Event” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 22, in the commons area at Marengo Community High School. Select items will be 50 percent off on Sunday.

Girl Scouts to recruit career-minded girls for “Camp CEO”
Feb 28, 2015 12:26 AMGirl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is seeking high school girls — Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts — entering 10th grade or higher, for its “Camp CEO” program this summer. Girls must complete and turn in their applications by Wednesday, March 11.

Historical society to offer antique appraisals SaturdayFeb 25, 2015 3:32 PMSubmitted by McHenry County Historical Society
Have you ever wonder how much grandma’s old serving tray is worth? What about that heirloom oil painting or turn-of-the-century shawl? The McHenry County Historical Society will host an Antique Appraisal Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Reserve a 10-minute slot in advance by calling the museum.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie WeekendFeb 24, 2015 7:32 PMGirl Scouts of Northern Illinois
On Feb. 27 to March 1, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, along with its sister councils across the country, will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, a celebration of all the fun and excitement girls have selling Girl Scout Cookies. News: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will give girls in northern Illinois a chance to show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and direct sales throughout the area.

Quaker folksinger to perform March 8 at Brethren CoffeehouseFeb 24, 2015 10:25 PMHighland Avenue Church of the Brethren
Take the banjo-picking and spirited lyrics of a folk singer, cross them with the astringent wit of a literature professor, add the wisdom and compassion of a Quaker, and you have Bill Jolliff, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, teacher, and poet, who will perform at a coffee house at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin.

Marx Brothers ‘A Night at the Opera’ to benefit Woodstock Opera HouseFeb 24, 2015 8:23 PMBob Rakow
A special, digitally mastered version of the Marx Brothers comedy classic “A Night at the Opera” will be shown at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main Street, in downtown Woodstock. Get ready for an afternoon of fun as Chico Marx (Woodstock’s own Tom Kotte) greets everyone at the door.

Join in National Girl Scout Weekend Feb. 27-March 1Feb 24, 2015 12:17 PMGirl Scouts of Northern Illinois
This Feb. 27 through March 1, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, a celebration of all the fun and excitement girls have selling Girl Scout Cookies. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will give girls in northern Illinois a chance to show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and direct sales throughout the area.

Retired teachers to meet with TRS Outreach directorFeb 23, 2015 5:38 PMLarry Drafall
The Northern Kane County Retired Educators, a group of retired teachers, administrators, and educational assistants, will host Rich Frankenfeld, Teachers’ Retirement System Outreach Director, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. Frankenfeld will address the developments surrounding the pension situation for educators, both those currently retired and those considering retirement in the near future.

Meeting to explore the Maker MovementFeb 20, 2015 12:05 PMSubmitted by NIU
Northern Illinois University invites you to its next STEM Cafe, “The Maker Movement: A Democracy of Doers!,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub in DeKalb. Feeling alienated by consumer culture? Longing to use your hands for something other than emailing and online shopping? A growing subculture of makers and doers are sharing ideas, tools, and workspaces as they invent everything from robots to life hacks.

McHenry County to train frog monitorsFeb 20, 2015 12:14 PMSubmitted by McHenry County Conservation District
Become a citizen scientist and be a frog monitor. Participate in McHenry County Conservation District’s Frog Monitoring Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake. You will learn the techniques and protocol for monitoring the 13 species of frogs and toads of the region by their calls. After completing the training, interested volunteers may monitor district sites or private wetlands.

Breaking the CodeFeb 23, 2015 10:17 AMCindy Sarkady
Breaking the Code (BTC) is a research-based prevention simulation that highlights the existence and harmfulness of a hidden and unchallenged bullying social structure.

“Wishing for Spring” meat raffle set for March 7Feb 19, 2015 7:25 PMAmerican Legion Post 1231
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231 will host a "Wishing for Spring" meat raffle at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Let’s get ready for spring with a meat raffle that will offer roasts, sausages, steaks, ribs, pub burgers, chops and more varieties of meat to win.

Girl Scout Summer Camp offers adventure for all girlsFeb 20, 2015 5:39 PMGirl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Did you know that girls who regularly spend time outdoors more readily seek challenges and are better problem solvers than their peers? According to a recent study by the Girl Scout Research Institute, “More Than S’mores,” girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors. In 2015, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will be offering summer camp to all girls — not just Girl Scouts — in first to 12th grade.

Help support “Diaper Drive” this monthFeb 17, 2015 8:50 PMSenior Care Volunteer Network
Senior Care Volunteer Network, in partnership with the Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois, is hosting an adult diaper drive to help support local seniors in need. Did you know healthy but incontinent seniors often become home bound if they cannot afford products? $100 will provide these much needed products to a senior for an entire month! The drive will be held Feb. 16-27.

Learn what it takes to get ideas into lawsFeb 16, 2015 8:58 PMIllinois 4-H
4-H members in Illinois will learn how ideas become law during a mock debate in the Chambers of the Illinois House of Representatives March 27-28 in Springfield. Delegates will debate mock bills using the same process used by real legislators in the Illinois House and Senate, including use of the House microphones and voting buttons to determine the fate of various bills. 4-H members who were at least 14 years of age by Sept. 1, 2014 may register online at go.illinois.edu/4hgreatdebate by March 13.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's Facebook site, Help ID Me, recently contacted Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System to help spread the word to local resources in hopes that the young man might be identified. New technology helped to produce an image to show what the unidentified teenager may have looked like.
Help give him back his name.
John Doe is a Caucasian male between the ages of 15-20, who had short, light brown hair, stood five feet nine inches tall and weighed 171 pounds. He was wearing jeans, a blue plaid long-sleeved shirt, a brown jacket and sneakers. Investigators believe he was transient for some time prior to his death, and may have lost touch with relatives. They believe he spent time in Florida, Illinois and Tennessee before arriving in North Carolina.
If you have any information, please call 1-800-THE-LOST.
A complete story can be found by the Crossroads Chronicle here: http://www.crossroadschronicle.com/pages/full_story_free/push?article-Body+still+unidentified+after+31+years%20&id=26459663&instance=top_stories
Link to National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HelpIDMe

First Detector workshops share key insights on invasive species in IllinoisFeb 12, 2015 8:13 PMUniversity of Illinois Extension
More than 40 horticulture industry professionals and experienced gardeners learned about critical pest issues during the 2015 Illinois First Detector Workshop in Wheaton. Each year, the Illinois First Detector Program presents key information on invasive pests, diseases and plants through workshops in eight locations across Illinois, including the Feb. 3 event at Cantigny Gardens.